Chapter 764 "Perfection of The Artificial Sun"
With the assurance he sought, Jerry felt a weight lift off his shoulders.
"Thank you for the warning, Ancient One. Until we meet again," Jerry said to the Ancient One who was fading away.
The Ancient One flashed a smile toward Jerry.
While he couldn't continue expanding his ring universe by snatching planets from other multiverses, he could still explore them for other means to augment his cosmic might.
Though not as practical as assimilating entire planets, this approach offered him avenues for growth beyond his solitary efforts. Content with this realization, Jerry teleported back to the main universe.
"Thank you for your assistance, Peter," Jerry expressed his gratitude, retracting his hand from the Spider-Man's shoulder.
The Spider-Man seemed bewildered. From his perspective, Jerry had called him over, placed a hand on his shoulder, closed his eyes for about ten seconds, and that was that.
He couldn't even discern what kind of assistance he'd offered Jerry.
Had Jerry's tone of gratitude not been so genuine, he might have interpreted Jerry's words as playful banter.
After bidding Peter farewell, Jerry returned to Earth in the main universe.
Two days later, while pondering which universe to explore for potential gains through his unique abilities, he felt a sudden stirring in his heart. Instantly, he vanished from his location, reappearing within his own ring universe.
Dr. Otto, who had recently been on the planet Ego, informed him via the special magical device Jerry had provided that the technology for creating artificial suns had finally been perfected.
"Mr. Carmen, after twelve thousand experiments and adjustments, the latest version of the artificial sun-making machine has successfully achieved nuclear fusion, just as you anticipated!" Otto exclaimed.
Controlling the upgraded eight Vibranium robotic arm behind him, Otto initiated a series of intricate maneuvers. With precision, the vibranium robotic arm inserted the tritium pellet into the machine, commencing the experimental demonstration of nuclear fusion.
Initially, Otto had believed that he was merely a step away from perfecting the artificial sun technology. However, he hadn't anticipated that this final hurdle would prove so challenging to overcome.
Had it not been for Jerry's guidance and the countless advanced physics knowledge he provided, and had it not been for Jerry's responsiveness to his various inquiries and experimental conjectures, Otto might have struggled for decades, or even centuries, to achieve this breakthrough.
Creating a sun was a feat that seemed reserved for gods, beyond the grasp of mortals through mere science alone. It was far more complex than initially imagined.
Fortunately, with tireless dedication and relentless experimentation, Otto had finally managed to perfect the technology. Although it had taken much longer than he initially anticipated, he had succeeded, even if it was half a year later than his boastful claims in Haikou.
"Remarkable work!" Jerry exclaimed as he witnessed the small sun, with a diameter of ten meters, fully condensed in less than ten minutes after the machine was activated.
A surprised smile graced his face.
"I can't possibly achieve this if not for you, Mr. Carmen! Thanks to you I had the chance to explore and witness how far science could advance if there is no limit applied," Otto replied with a satisfied smile while wiping some sweats off his face.
While Jerry had worried that his ability to rapidly expand the universe by stealing solar systems from other universes might be curtailed, Otto's success brought unexpected good news.
Initially underestimating the ingenuity of human scientists, Jerry had expected Otto to take several years, or even more than a decade, to perfect the artificial sun technology. Yet, Otto had proven him wrong, demonstrating the remarkable capabilities of human intellect and determination.
"Mr. Carmen, while this machine represents a significant advancement, achieving a true sun may require more resources," Otto cautioned, his excitement tempered by rational concerns.
Despite the perfection of artificial sun technology, the current machine's capabilities could only create a sun with a diameter of up to a hundred meters—far from the magnitude of a real stellar body.
To construct a sun comparable in size to those in the sky, the machine would need to be as colossal as the Earth itself, with tritium particles on par with those found in the Ego star.
Otto struggled to conceive the logistics of such an endeavor. Even if they could construct such a gargantuan apparatus and secure ample vibranium and tritium, the issue of powering such a colossal machine remained daunting.
However, Jerry dismissed Otto's concerns with a wave of his hand. "That's of no consequence. I'll take care of it."
The mechanics and resources were never Jerry's primary concern; his apprehension lay in Otto's ability to perfect the artificial sun technology.
After uttering his resolve, Jerry approached the machine directly. With intricate movements, he traced complex magic circles upon its surface, obliterating the plug that once connected it to the power source.
Who needed electricity? If magic power could suffice, that would be more than satisfactory.
With the simple transformation complete, he levitated the machine into the sky, infusing it with his magical energy while chanting an incantation:
"Expand swiftly! Expand swiftly! Expand swiftly!"
His words, reinforced by potent spells, caused the machine—originally no larger than a person—to swell rapidly, akin to an inflated balloon.
In mere moments, the contraption had burgeoned to the size of the Earth itself.
Otto stared in awe at the spectacle unfolding before him.
He had known of Jerry's unparalleled magical prowess as a god, but witnessing it firsthand left him utterly astounded.
"Tiamut!"
Once the machine had reached its intended magnitude, Jerry summoned Tiamut, the god engrossed in crafting life within the cosmos and presented him with the enlarged apparatus.
Tiamut, towering over 100,000 meters tall, hoisted the machine, along with a colossal tritium ball conjured by Jerry, equivalent in size to a planet. Guided by the universe's laws, they soared into the cosmos depths.
From that moment onward, the pace of planet and life creation in Jerry's universe saw a significant boost. The gargantuan artificial sun apparatus could swiftly handle the cumbersome and time-consuming task of star formation.
With this accomplished, Jerry honored his commitment by utilizing the Law of Life to rejuvenate Otto and his wife, Rose. Not only were they restored to their youthful vigor, but their new bodies also boasted extended lifespans, granting them up to two centuries of existence.
Additionally, Jerry fashioned a realm akin to the underworld in the Harry Potter universe, within Ego's domain. Here, souls could reside and thrive beyond mortal life, ensuring their continued presence on Ego after death.
Upon assimilating the world of Harry Potter, all its infernal laws were absorbed into the ring universe. With a mere infusion of magical energy, Jerry could effortlessly activate and deactivate this realm.
Though he hadn't intended to construct such a vast underworld, Jerry opted to fashion a smaller space, serving as a token of appreciation for those who had contributed to his endeavors.
Jerry had once again advanced his ring-world into greater height. With the creation of Otto's artificial sun, there is going to be a lot of possibilities to be done in his Ring-World.